Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 1027 - 1024: Dowry?
Li Chen looked at the White-Bearded Tiger King with a faint smile, saying nothing.
He had been on guard against the White-Bearded Tiger King earlier.
Just now, the reason he pretended to be hit was to test how perverse his defensive power would be after the Domineering Longevity Body achieved Great Success.
This result was satisfactory to him.
"Roar!"
The Jiao Long, eating Guoguo, upon seeing the White-Bearded Tiger King dare to attack Li Chen, abandoned the fruit and rushed over with claws outstretched.
"Boom!"
Thunder Claw emerged, instantly tearing through space, emitting a "crackle and boom" explosion sound as it charged towards the White-Bearded Tiger King.
"Pfft!"
The White-Bearded Tiger King, completely unprepared, had his chest pierced by the Jiao Long’s Thunder Claw, blood spurting forth.
At this moment, the Demon Soldiers and Demon Generals outside, hearing the commotion inside, brandished various weapons and surrounded the scene.
Upon seeing the White-Bearded Tiger King gravely injured on the ground and blood dripping from one of the Jiao Long’s claws, they all pointed their weapons at it.
"Roar!"
The Jiao Long refused to be cowed, letting forth a mighty roar towards the sky, adopting an aggressive posture.
The atmosphere was tense, a battle on the verge of eruption!
"What are you doing? Everyone, stand down!"
At this critical moment, a voice full of royal authority suddenly came from outside.
The Thunder Qilin Beast noticed the Demon Emperor’s arrival and hurriedly stepped forward to pay respects.
The Demon Emperor nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Then, his gaze shifted to the White-Bearded Tiger King lying on the ground, critically wounded.
"Tiger King, you’re foolish!"
The White-Bearded Tiger King weakly opened his mouth, but only blood bubbles emerged, no words formed.
"That’s enough, don’t speak. I know what you want to say!"
The Demon Emperor waved a hand at the White-Bearded Tiger King, still trying to speak.
Then, he turned his eyes on the Jiao Long.
The Jiao Long was intimidated by the Demon Emperor’s powerful presence, frightened into lowering its head and baring its teeth at him.
The Demon Emperor smiled at the Jiao Long without reproach, then turned his attention to Li Chen.
At this moment, Li Chen was beyond calculating.
Since the Demon Emperor’s appearance, within those few fleeting moments, he had considered several possibilities.
If the Demon Emperor Potian planned to make a big fuss over the White-Bearded Tiger King’s incident and refused to hand over the Yu Emperor’s Treasure Cauldron.
Then he would have to prepare for the worst, breaking completely with the Demon Emperor and forcibly seizing it.
No matter what, he was determined to obtain the third Yu Emperor’s Treasure Cauldron.
Of course, this was the worst outcome.
Unless absolutely necessary, he must avoid this path.
The Demon Emperor stared at Li Chen for a moment before bursting into laughter.
"Originally, I thought Immortal Master Li’s divine skills were unrivaled, but didn’t expect his physical body to be so formidable as well. Even I wouldn’t dare to face the Tiger God’s Six Harmonies Fist with just flesh and blood. Admirable, truly admirable!"
After speaking, he turned to the Tiger King and scolded, "Tiger King, I told you before that you’re no match for this Immortal Master Li. But you wouldn’t listen and insisted on challenging him. Are you satisfied with the result now?"
The White-Bearded Tiger King opened his mouth but still couldn’t utter a single word.
The Demon Emperor retrieved a white jade bottle, took out two red pills, and tossed them to the White-Bearded Tiger King.
"Go and heal your wounds!"
"Thunder Lord, take him along!"
The Thunder Qilin Beast responded respectfully, then assisted the White-Bearded Tiger King in heading toward the exit of the grand hall.
Upon hearing the Demon Emperor’s words, Li Chen felt relieved.
With just a few casual words, he had defined the nature of this incident.
This was a private spar!
Not a complete falling out between adversaries!
With fists and feet, someone is bound to get hurt in a spar, which is an common occurrence, not surprising.
After dismissing everyone, the Demon Emperor approached Li Chen with a slight smile.
"My subordinates were disrespectful, letting Immortal Master witness such a spectacle!"
Seeing the smile on the Demon Emperor’s face, Li Chen was puzzled, not knowing what to make of it.
What does he mean by this? Is he trying to curry favor?
After a brief moment of consideration, regardless of what the Demon Emperor’s intentions were, Li Chen decided to be straightforward, speaking directly:
"Demon Emperor, congratulations on your wife’s rebirth, a joyous occasion. I have successfully completed the task you entrusted to me. I wonder if you can fulfill what you promised me before?"
Seeing Li Chen’s concern, the Demon Emperor smiled and said, "Rest assured, my words carry weight, and just a mere cauldron, I won’t refuse. However..."
Upon hearing the first half of the Demon Emperor’s statement, Li Chen exhaled in relief.
At least the other party was willing to give up the Yu Emperor’s Treasure Cauldron.
But when he heard the Demon Emperor suddenly change his tone halfway, his heart was back to suspense.
"However, what?"
The Demon Emperor replied with a calm smile, "However, I plan to give this Yu Emperor’s Treasure Cauldron as a dowry for my young daughter and offer it to you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Chen was taken aback.
As a dowry for Little Demon Immortal?
Is he implying that I should marry Little Demon Immortal?
Little Demon Immortal looks like a little girl, her height akin to a kindergartener. Marrying her would instill a strong sense of guilt!
According to Earth’s laws: a minimum of three years, maximum of life imprisonment!
"Demon Emperor, you’re not joking, are you? The princess is so... petite, isn’t it a bit early for marriage?"
The Demon Emperor showed displeasure, saying, "Little Demon Immortal is wise beyond her years, thus her body matured early. However, once she breaks her limits and coalesces a Nascent Soul, her body will naturally develop."
"Moreover, I’m not saying she should marry you now. Simply establishing a betrothal agreement, and after she advances to Nascent Soul, then we can discuss this matter. What do you think?"
Upon hearing the Demon Emperor’s words, Li Chen felt somewhat reassured.
Regardless, securing the Yu Emperor’s Treasure Cauldron first was a priority.
He pondered for a moment and asked the Demon Emperor a crucial question.
"That’s agreeable, but I have urgent need of the cauldron, could you lend me the Yu Emperor’s Treasure Cauldron for now?"
The Demon Emperor seemed to anticipate Li Chen’s question, replying with a slight smile: "That treasure cauldron, being Little Demon Immortal’s dowry, is already in her possession. Whether she lends it to you depends on your capability!"
"Alright, let’s settle that. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t accompany you further!"
Having said this, the Demon Emperor gave Li Chen no chance to retort, swept his sleeve, rose, and left.
Hearing the Demon Emperor’s statement, Li Chen felt a twitch in his mouth, a bit of inexplicable toothache.
These father and daughter sure know how to play the game!
Li Chen then glanced at Ximen Qingxue and Lian Hongshang, noticing that both women were looking at him with rather complex expressions.
Their looks carried a touch of schadenfreude, along with a hint of subtle melancholy!
Lian Hongshang was somewhat better; Ximen Qingxue’s little eyes were peculiar, like a wronged wife whose man was snatched by another.
Seeing this, Lian Hongshang chuckled softly, covered her mouth.
Then she looked at Li Chen, dimples gently swirling, asking, "Chen, what do you plan to do now?"
Li Chen paused a moment, shrugged, and said, "What else can I do, but go ask Little Demon Immortal for the cauldron!"
"You two wait here, I’ll be back soon!"
Yet before Li Chen could leave, Ximen Qingxue asked in a wispy tone.
"Be back soon, meaning by tomorrow morning?"
Hearing the strong scent of jealousy in Ximen Qingxue’s words, Li Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered...
